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Gore Canyon Whitewater Rafting on the Colorado River

Whitewater Rafting in Colorado with The Adventure Company

Highlights

  • Experience this Class V expert trip with experienced guides
  • Huge hits, difficult maneuvers and thundering drops in huge rapids such as Applesauce, Tunnel Falls, Pyrite and more
  • A challenging adventure for experienced paddlers only

Full Description

Thundering drops, difficult maneuvering and massive hits make Gore Canyon the best Expert raft trip in the state of Colorado. For the experienced paddler, Gore is the epitome of Class V rafting!

Gore Canyon is a steep and deep river gorge with an abundance of booming Class IV+ - V rapids. The huge hits, difficult maneuvers and thundering drops make Gore one of the most challenging commercially rafted sections anywhere. Paddling hard through world-class rapids like Applesauce, Gore, Tunnel Falls and Kirshbaum doesn't leave much time to take in the scenery and abundant Rocky Mountain wildlife. Gore is an expert trip that is reserved for the serious paddlers only. Very good physical fitness and previous rafting experience are required for the 12 miles of epic rafting that is Gore Canyon. Our minimum age for Gore is 18. Strong swimming ability is a must (2 swim tests given before entering the canyon).

Includes:

  • Transportation from Frisco to the Colorado River put-in and back
  • Helmets, life jackets and paddles 
  • Our "Ultimate Fajita Buffet" lunch

Excludes:

  • Wetsuits, neoprene booties and splash jackets (available for rent)

Day by Day Itinerary

Full Day Itinerary

Our Gore Canyon trip meets at our Frisco location at 8:30. You will load into our bus or van to head about 45 minutes north to the put in. Once you are geared up in all of the essential safety gear, you will begin your trip with a scenic float towards the mouth of the canyon. During this time, your guide will give you an extensive safety and paddle talk. You can expect to practice your paddle technique until you reach the canyon. Before entering the rapids, each customer will be required to take two swim tests, one in flat water, and one in a class II+ rapid. Once everyone has passed the swim tests, it's time to get to the action. You'll paddle through rapids such as Applesauce, Pyrite, Tunnel Falls, and finish off with the longest, most technical rapid in the canyon, Kirshbaum. At the take out our dependable drivers will be there to haul you back to your car in Frisco.

About The Operator:

The Adventure Company

Headquarters:

Breckenridge, Colorado

Established:

January 1987

The Adventure Company has been specializing in whitewater rafting since 1987. From our humble beginning in Breckenridge, Colorado, we have grown to operate from 5 locations, for your convenience. We offer a wide variety of whitewater rafting trips from 1/2-day, 3/4-day, full-day, and multi-day trips, to our one-of-a-kind Full Moon raft trip. The Adventure Company offers the best whitewater rafting in Colorado by operating on multiple sections of the Arkansas River, Colorado River, Blue River, and Clear Creek. Choose from over 25 top quality raft trips from beginner to expert. We are proud to be one of the few companies that can accommodate kids as young as two to the tried and true, hardcore whitewater veteran looking for an expert rafting trip! All 3/4- and full-day trips will enjoy our famous "Ultimate Fajita Buffet" hot lunch. Be sure to inquire about our daily shuttles from Breckenridge and Frisco.

Driven by our passion for the activities we offer, we have raised the standard for quality amongst Colorado's outfitters. In 2003, we became the only outfitter in Colorado to adopt a "No First-Year Guide" policy. The most important way to ensure your safety and enjoyment is to have an experienced guide controlling your raft. We are the only outfitter in Colorado to exclusively provide you with guides who are, at least, in their fourth year of professional guiding.

How to Reserve your Whitewater Rafting Trip

Advance reservations are highly recommended.

  • Trips can be reserved with any major credit card.
  • We find that the easiest way to reserve your trip is to pay in full at the time the reservation is made. However, if this is not possible a 50% deposit is required for trips booked more than 10 days prior to the trip date. The remaining 50% will be charged 10 days before the trip date.
  • Reservations made for trips less than 10 days prior to the trip date must be paid in full.

Cancellations

For cancellations made more than 10 days prior to the trip date:

  • All 1/2, 3/4, and full day trips will receive a full refund minus a $10 booking fee per person, per trip.
  • All multi-day raft trips will receive a full refund minus a $15 booking fee per person, per day.

No refunds for cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the trip date due to operating costs that are incurred well before your trip.